By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 14 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned against possible flash floods and landslides in the Ilocos region and Benguet…
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Villar calls for implementation Food Safety Act amid reports of food contamination
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, July 13 (PNA) – Amid reports of food contamination and alleged fake rice, Senator Cynthia Villar on Monday called for the immediate implementation of Republic Act No….
(Update) 3 killed, 4 hurt in Atimonan clash
MANILA,July 13 (PNA) — A soldier was killed along with a New People’s Army (NPA) bandit and a civilian during a clash at Sitio Carinay, Barangay Villa Ibaba, Atimonan, Quezon Sunday afternoon….
Senators urged public to be vigilant against fake food products
MANILA, July 13 (PNA) – Senators on Monday urged the public to be watchful on the food products they buy following reports of proliferation of fake rice and noodles and tainted candies…
DOH heightens monitoring of durian candy poisoning victims in Caraga region
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, July 13 (PNA) — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday it is closely coordinating with the hospitals in the Caraga region in monitoring the conditions…
MIAA to join MMDA’s metro-wide quake drill this month
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, July 13 (PNA) — In preparation for potential earthquakes, airport personnel will be joining the metro-wide quake drill this month after being urged by the Metro Manila…
DepEd probing food poisoning incident in CARAGA
MANILA, July 13 (PNA)–The Department of Education (DepEd) is currently investigating the food poisoning incident of students in CARAGA Region. The affected students have been given proper health care and most of…
Make-up classes a must–DepEd
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, July 13 (PNA)– To avoid waste of opportunity of learning or extension of classes next year,the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday said make-up classes is a…
Southwest monsoon may trigger flashfloods, landslides in Ilocos region and Benguet — PAGASA
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 13 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns that the southwest monsoon might bring flashfloods to the Ilocos Region and Benguet…
Pope Francis will not be attending the International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu next year –CBCP
MANILA, July 13 (PNA) — Pope Francis will not be attending the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) to be held in Cebu City in January 2016. This was revealed by Archbishop Socrates…
DSWD continues to assist families affected by ‘habagat’ in six evacuation centers
MANILA, July 13 (PNA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Monday the number of evacuation centers still providing temporary assistance to families affected by the “hanging habagat”…
(UPDATE)Oil firms slash prices of diesel by Php 1.50/ltr, gasoline by Php0.55/ltr
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, July 13 (PNA) — Oil firms will cut prices of diesel by Php 1.50 per liter and gasoline by Php 0.55 per liter effective Tuesday morning. In…
Palace advises public to continue monitoring weather forecasts, dam overflow warnings
MANILA, July 12 (PNA) — Malacanang advised Metro Manila residents and nearby provinces on Sunday to continue to monitor weather forecasts and to be wary of threat of dam overflow. “Tayo pong…
PAGASA: Southwest monsoon may bring flashfloods to Zambales
MANILA, July 12 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) says that the southwest monsoon or “hanging habagat” may bring flashfloods to Zambales on Sunday. In its Weather…
All is set for first Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill on July 30 –MMDA
MANILA, July 12 (PNA) — All is set for the first Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill on July 30, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino said on Sunday as he urged…